FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wacol Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wacol Small Business Loans
Wacol unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Wacol Business Loans
What is the Larger Wacol Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.